Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers is meeting with Liverpool this afternoon as
they seek to finalise the appointment of Kenny Dalglish's successor.

The clubs are currently discussing compensation for the 39 year-old, with Swansea likely to receive a payment of between £4m and £5m.

Wigan's Roberto Martinez had been the long-time front-runner for the Anfield job, but Rodgers' recent return from a short trip to New York cast doubt on the theory that a decision had already been made in the Spaniard's favour.

Rodgers's appointment at Anfield could now be made in the next 24 hours.

Rodgers, 39, met with Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins at the Liberty Stadium yesterday in what the club claimed was a routine.

However, Liverpool's interest had not been dampened by an initial rebuff from Rodgers, who had made it clear he did not wish to be part of an extended long list and drawn out process of application and interview and he had remained John Henry, the Liverpool owner's thoughts.